KUALA LUMPUR, 13th October 2022 — ASUS today announced the all-new 2022 Vivobook 16X  (M1603, AMD), a powerful feature-packed laptop with an expansive 16” 16:10 LCD display that reduces  the need for scrolling. 

These user-friendly, youthfully styled laptops are powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H six-core  processors, and include a wide variety of high-quality components and innovative class-leading features  that make them suitable for any kind of task. 

Along with the powerful CPU, the Vivobook 16X (M1603) feature a LCD wide-view NanoEdge display with a FHD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution. The TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification ensures eye comfort  during long viewing sessions. 

The Vivobook 16X (M1603) is distinguished by its feature-packed specifications2that include a physical  webcam shield for instant privacy, a full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and a fingerprint sensor in the  touchpad. They also feature ASUS Antibacterial Guard to protect against harmful bacteria.  

The all-new slim and lightweight design of the Vivobook 16X (M1603) is clean and attractive, with fresh  new color options – Transparent Silver or Quiet Blue. The 180° lay-flat hinge makes it easy to share and  collaborate. With a full set of I/O ports, connecting existing peripherals, displays and projectors is a cinch. There’s a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI® output and  an audio combo jack. 

Next-level performance 

The Vivobook 16X (M1603) delivers next-level performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor, 8  GB of DDR4 RAM (with additional DDR4 SO-DIMM slot) and an ultrafast 512 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD that  makes every task effortless, whether it’s streaming, browsing, editing, video chatting, or just taking care of  business at home.  

To ensure maximum performance and keep Vivobook 16X laptop cool in all situations, the ASUS IceCool  cooling system uses upgraded dual heat pipes — a rare feature on entry-level laptops — and an IceBlade  fan that efficiently accelerates heat transfer. The 87-blade fan and impeller are made of a liquid-crystal  polymer that means they’re lighter and thinner than ordinary fans. In addition, the fan uses a fluid dynamics bearing that’s quieter and has less vibration than an ordinary bearing. The end result is that the  mighty CPU can run comfortably at a blistering 45 W total TDP in Performance mode with no throttling.

Wider view 

For added convenience, the Vivobook 16X (M1603) feature a superb 16” 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200) three-sided NanoEdge display, reducing the need for scrolling. The high 86% screen-to-body ratio also  translates to a larger display in a smaller footprint, letting you bring the Vivobook 16X with you easily. Last  but not least, the 300 nits of brightness and wide 178° viewing angles allow for ease of use, anywhere  you go. 

Antibacterial Guard  

Did you know, a typical laptop keyboard hosts 20,000X more bacteria than a toilet seat? People also  often eat or touch other objects when working on their laptop, spreading the bacteria all over their  possessions.  

To safeguard users’ health and reduce the spread of harmful bacteria, the frequently-touched areas on  the Vivobook 16X are treated with the ASUS Antibacterial Guard that has been scientifically proven to  deliver 99% bacterial inhibition over a 24-hour period. 

More features than ever  

The Vivobook 16X is packed with an array of class-leading features. For enhanced security and privacy,  there's a physical webcam shield that instantly blanks the image in video calls, and a fingerprint sensor on  the touchpad for fast password-free login via Windows Hello. 

The full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard has a 19.05 mm key pitch, a 0.2 mm key-cap dish, and long 1.4  mm key travel that gives it an incredibly satisfying feel, with the optimum bounce and travel calculated  with fine-tuned precision. 

Never ordinary  

The eye-catching Vivobook 16X is never ordinary, with a clean design and fresh color – in Quiet Blue and  Transparent Silver. The Vivobook 16X is slim enough to pop unobtrusively into a backpack, and light  enough to never be a burden. It also features precision-engineered, lay-flat 180° hinges that make it easy  to share content with others, or collaborate with a group of people around a table.  With a full set of I/O ports, the Vivobook 16X makes it easier than ever for users to connect their existing  peripherals, displays and projectors. In addition to a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 1  Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI® output and a convenient 3.5 mm audio combo jack. 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING 

The Vivobook 16X (M1603) will be available at RM 2,999 in Malaysia. Both Quiet Blue and Transparent  Silver color options will be available for sale at ASUS official stores and retailers starting today (12th October 2022). 

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